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Posted on Architecture Patterns and Anti-Patterns

Software Architecture Patterns and Anti-Patterns Overview

We start this season of the podcast with an overview or review of software architecture patterns and anti-patterns.  This season will explore several of these, so it only makes sense to give ourselves a solid foundation for discussion.  We have talked often about these, but a refresher never hurts. Software Architecture Patterns Defined As we often do, we can start with a definition from Wikipedia. An architectural pattern is a general, reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem in software architecture within a given context.[1] The architectural patterns address various issues in software engineering, such as computer hardware performance limitations, high availability and minimization of a business risk. Some architectural patterns have been implemented within software frameworks. Note that multiple... Read more

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Posted on Special Topics

Personal Retrospective and Review – Finish The Year Right

No Sprint is complete unless it includes a retrospective and a review.  We need to examine what we accomplished and how we got here.  Those same considerations are important to make a part of our personal lives.  A personal retrospective and review are well-suited for natural pauses in our lives, such as Holidays or a vacation.  The new year is also right around the corner.  A resolution based on our desires rather than avoiding bad things is more likely to succeed. An Agile Year-End A sprint in the world of Agile methodologies includes a review and a retrospective.  The first is where we “show-off” or examine what was completed.  The latter is where we look for ways to improve, either... Read more

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True Vacation – Embracing The Value of Time Off

It is the time of year when we wind down a little bit.  This is when it is essential to reconnect and maybe even take a true vacation. Finally, we can get away from work, emails, and phone calls long enough to enjoy life a little. A True Vacation Recharges You We all have energy levels that ebb and flow.  Likewise, they also tend to decrease over time when we do not incorporate enough rest.  Therefore, we sometimes need more extended rest periods, and a good night of sleep is not enough.  That is where a vacation comes in.  We can unplug, recharge, and find meaningful rest and recovery during a true vacation. The Pseudo Vacation The more typical approach to... Read more

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Positive Focus – Victories and Tasks That Recharge Us

Holidays and vacations are meant to recharge us.  They help us maintain or restore a positive focus and improve productivity.  Nevertheless, we want to avoid too much of a good thing.  A long vacation of a week or more can be highly renewing.  However, we can also lose focus, momentum and miss opportunities. Retrospection And A Positive Focus The slow times that seasonally appear in our lives are perfect times for review and retrospection.  Likewise, we can spend some time reflecting while resting during a Holiday meal or lounging around.  The best use of such times is with a positive focus.  Yes, there are mistakes we want to avoid or correct. But, on the other hand, we can adjust our... Read more

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Embrace Downtime – Make the Most of Slow Times

We are starting into that time of year where you might be most busy or struggle to find meaningful work.  For those that are experiencing the latter, this episode is to help us embrace downtime.  There are two important considerations during these times. First, we want to avoid backsliding on our progress and momentum.  However, we also want to rest and recharge.  No one can run full steam without rest.  These downtimes allow us to do so.  We also can use these periods for reflection and planning. Embrace Downtime And Recharge First and foremost, we need to use these times to refill our tank.  There are many reasons to take some time off from work.  Nevertheless, the primary focus should... Read more

Test Project A Review of Version 2.0
Posted on Testing

Test Project A Review of Version 2.0

Welcome, if you are a tester or developer interested in automation testing or are new to test automation tools than you defiantly need to check out TestProject. However, if you are not familiar with this tool that’s OK. In Test Project A Review of Version 2.0 we cover all the new features in Test Project 2.0 as well as walk you through using the tool to setup your first test. Test Project A Review of Version 2.0 Overview: What is Test Project What’s new in Version 2 Overview of the tool Creating your first test case What is Test Project? TestProject is a community driven tool and has a free forever plan that is fully featured and that you can... Read more